IonQ IONQ continues to deepen its world footprint in quantum computing and communications by means of a sequence of high-impact worldwide partnerships. Recently, the corporate introduced the continuation of its strategic collaboration with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (“KISTI”), alongside the forthcoming supply of a next-generation 100-qubit IonQ Tempo quantum system.
This settlement represents a serious milestone within the improvement of South Korea’s National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence, with the Tempo system set to assist superior hybrid quantum-classical analysis initiatives at KISTI. The partnership displays IonQ’s broader momentum throughout the Asia-Pacific area.
The firm has established collaborations with AIST and Toyota Tsusho in Japan and expanded its presence in Korea by means of partnerships with SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Company, Intellian Technologies, and main educational establishments, together with Seoul National University and Sungkyunkwan University.
Beyond Asia, IonQ can also be advancing quantum infrastructure throughout Europe. Through its subsidiary ID Quantique (IDQ), IonQ just lately deployed Slovakia’s first nationwide quantum communication community in partnership with the Institute of Physics on the Slovak Academy of Sciences. The system’s resilient hybrid structure is designed to reinforce nationwide cybersecurity whereas supporting Europe’s increasing quantum digital initiatives. These efforts construct on IonQ’s profitable launch of the Geneva Quantum Network (“GQN”) in Switzerland, the nation’s first devoted citywide quantum community.
Peer Update
In 2025, Quantum Computing Inc. QUBT efficiently shipped its first business entangled photon supply to a number one analysis establishment in South Korea, marking a milestone within the commercialization of its proprietary quantum communication applied sciences. This cargo demonstrates early world demand for Quantum Computing’s quantum networking options and validates progress in transitioning lab-developed improvements to market-ready merchandise. QUBT had obtained a fifth buy order for its thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chip foundry from a analysis group based mostly in Canada, supporting its analysis efforts in quantum photonics.
In 2025, D-Wave Quantum QBTS launched a sequence of workshops in Italy to advance consciousness and adoption of annealing quantum computing amongst main regional universities. QBTS additionally signed a number of new and renewing buyer engagements spanning each business and analysis functions. These included collaborations with the pharmaceutical division of Japan Tobacco, Yapi Kredi – considered one of Turkey’s main banks, Korea Quantum Computing – an organization targeted on quantum computing R&D, quantum safety options and AI infrastructure, in addition to a number of main universities worldwide, additional strengthening D-Wave Quantum’s world presence.
IONQ’s Price Performance
In the previous yr, QCi’s shares have gained 4.1%, underperforming the business’s 84% progress. The S&P 500 composite grew 19% in the identical interval.
Expensive Valuation
IonQ at the moment trades at a ahead 12-month Price-to-Sales (P/S) of 143.42X in contrast with the business common of three.70X.
IONQ Stock Estimate Trend
In the previous 30 days, its loss per share estimate has narrowed down 6 cents for 2025.
IonQ inventory at the moment has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the whole record of in the present day’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) shares right here.
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